Full- or Part-Time Shelter Veterinarian

Qualifications:

• DVM or VDM from an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine; eligible for licensure in Illinois
• Eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure, or current license
• Valid Driver’s license and insurable with the Shelter’s auto insurance
• Knowledge of the practice of shelter veterinary medicine; graduate certificate in shelter medicine or board-eligible shelter medicine veterinarian preferred
• Ability to organize treatment protocols and manage staff to achieve results
• A commitment and dedication to improving the welfare of animals, to embrace Fear Free values and the Five Freedoms to ensure animals are treated humanely and with respect

Essential Job Functions:

1. Establish and follow surgical protocols for performing aseptic in-house neuter surgeries and monitoring recovery and healing
2. Perform spay/neuter surgeries on TNR cats, shelter dogs and cats, privately owned dogs and cats through Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) program
3. Examine animals pre-operatively to determine their ability to withstand surgery
4. Perform surgical sterilizations
5. Examine animals post-operatively to ensure appropriate healing
6. Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by Veterinary Technicians
7. Supervise post-operative rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery
8. Assess individual patient issues, and provide appropriate solutions
9. Creatively problem solve on a daily basis
10. Make reasonable and sensible medical decisions
11. Follow and support all organizational and medical protocols
12. Communicate effectively with Shelter Manager and Shelter Director, to keep management apprised of all out of the ordinary situations
13. Communicate any issues concerning staff or patients with Shelter Manager.
14. Communicate any issues concerning training programs and/or participants to Shelter Manager
15. Provide input and communicate any issues regarding the clinic’s disease control protocols, surgical protocols, or other medical issues at regular intervals with the Shelter Manager and Shelter Director as appropriate
16. Behave in a manner that upholds both personal and professional standards as an ambassador of Helping Strays at all times
17. Train any designated persons in all aspects of patient care and efficient/safe clinic practices, maintaining a professional and friendly manner at all times
18. Be available to travel and train as requested, work during scheduled Shelter hours
19. Strive to continually improve all training programs
20. Be a leader among staff ,displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff members
21. Ensure all clinic staff members are adhering to proper pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients
22. Perform other duties, as assigned by Shelter Director